1. (of winds) coming from the land
   "offshore winds";
   - seaward
    
2. At some distance from the shore
   "offshore oil reserves"; "an offshore island"
    
3. Located in another country, esp. one having low rates of tax
   "an offshore bank account"

1. Away from shore; away from land
   "cruising three miles offshore"

1. Move (an operation, division, service, etc) to another country, e.g. where operation is cheaper or regulations are more lax
   "The company decided to offshore its customer service department to reduce costs"

Derived forms: offshoring, offshores, offshored

See also: marine

Antonym: inshore, onshore

Encyclopedia: Offshore